Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine that combines tender chicken strips with a zesty garlic butter sauce, tossed with linguine and herbs for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Linguine Pasta:
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Instructions
- Cook Linguine: Prepare linguine according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken strips with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until cooked through; set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Cook briefly.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add linguine, toss to coat. Mix in parsley, chives, thyme, and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with additional herbs and cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add 1/2 cup heavy cream to the sauce.
- You can use fettuccine or spaghetti instead of linguine.
- Pair with garlic bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
